Force Transducers can be used as test standards.
Press Release Summary:
The Z30 family delivers selection of measuring ranges including 50, 100, 200, and 300 N plus 1, 2, 5, and 10 KN models. With maximum operating force of 150%, rated output is 2 mV/V, and nominal excitation is 5V. Operating temperature range is -10 to +70°C and nominal accuracy is 0.03%. Transducers are suitable for precision force measurements in labs, government and industrial calibration labs, and evaluation of material testing machines.Original Press Release:
HBM Introduces Z30 Ultra High-Precision Force Transducer
Marlborough, MA - August 1, 2002 - HBM, Inc., a leading global supplier of measurement technology, data acquisition systems and software, announces the release of the new Z30, an ultra-high precision force transducer designed to provide maximum accuracy, suitable for use as a test standard. The Z30 is ideal for precision force measurements in quality labs, government and industrial calibration labs, and for the evaluation of material testing machines.
The Z30 is nominally a 0.03% accuracy class transducer, but models certified to accuracy class 00 per DIN EN 10002-3 and ISO 376 are also available. The Z30 family delivers an expanded selection of measuring ranges, offering 50N, 100N, 200N, 300N, 1KN, 2KN, 5KN and 10KN models.
With a maximum operating force of 150%, the Z30's rated output is 2 mV/V, and nominal excitation is 5V. Its operating temperature range is -10° to +70°C. A full selection of mounting options is available.
Complete specifications are available upon request or on HBM's web site, www.hbm.com.
About HBM
HBM, with U.S. headquarters located in Marlborough, Mass., is a leading global supplier of measurement technologies, products and solutions for industrial test and measurement applications. HBM provides complete measurement solutions - from sensor to software - for industrial and laboratory applications. Its wide range of measurement parameters includes force, torque, weight, strain, displacement and pressure. Primary markets include aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.
HBM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectris plc.
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HBM, Inc., 19 Bartlett Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 Tel. 800-578-4260, 508-624-4500 Fax 508-485-7907 www.hbm.com
